{"id":34258,"date":"2025-07-30T20:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T20:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/34258\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T20:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T20:37:09","slug":"canelo-alvarez-should-take-on-a-surprise-opponent-to-make-the-biggest-fight-in-boxing-according-to-a-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/34258\/","title":{"rendered":"Canelo Alvarez should take on a surprise opponent to make the biggest fight in boxing, according to a legend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Canelo Alvarez has been urged to take on a monumental challenge by a former world champion.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his illustrious career, the Mexican has solidified his status as one of the greatest boxers of the modern era.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodyknockout.com\/features\/canelo-alvarez-was-getting-out-boxed-until-he-found-a-terrifying-knockout-punch-to-destroy-a-legend\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canelo has destroyed Amir Khan with a huge punch<\/a>, defeated Daniel Jacobs, and won world titles in four weight divisions.<\/p>\n<p>However, the task he\u2019s just been presented with would be by far his most significant accomplishment if he were able to pull it off.<\/p>\n<p>WOW: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodyknockout.com\/news\/canelo-alvarez-opponent-was-disappointed-with-how-much-he-was-paid-to-fight-the-superstar-i-never-got-good-money\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canelo Alvarez opponent was disappointed with how much he was paid to fight the superstar<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2172052698-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Canelo Alvarez celebrates defeating Edgar Berlanga\" \/>Photo by Steve Marcus\/Getty ImagesCanelo Alvarez should fight Anthony Joshua, says Tony Bellew<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodyknockout.com\/tag\/tony-bellew\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tony Bellew<\/a> believes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodyknockout.com\/tag\/canelo-alvarez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canelo Alvarez<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodyknockout.com\/tag\/anthony-joshua\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anthony Joshua<\/a> would be an absolutely monstrous fight.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about a potential showdown between his countryman and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodyknockout.com\/tag\/jake-paul\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Paul<\/a>, \u2018The Bomber\u2019 insisted he\u2019d rather see the former heavyweight king battle it out with a fellow future Hall of Famer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with IFL TV, the Liverpudlian said: \u201cDo you want to know a bigger fight to make? Canelo against Anthony Joshua. You\u2019re talking about two of the faces of boxing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCanelo has gone through that many weight divisions; he may as well try heavyweight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Canelo Alvarez was wobbled and nearly finished by the brother of an icon<\/p>\n<p>During his time in the sport, Canelo has showcased an excellent chin.<\/p>\n<p>However, there\u2019s no doubting that Joshua would punch him harder than he\u2019s ever been hit before.<\/p>\n<p>While most blows have bounced off the super middleweight champion, on one occasion, he was hurt badly.<\/p>\n<p>In a thrilling fight, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodyknockout.com\/features\/canelo-alvarez-was-wobbled-and-nearly-finished-by-the-brother-of-a-boxing-legend\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canelo was wobbled by the brother of a superstar<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Canelo Alvarez has been urged to take on a monumental challenge by a former world champion. 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